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Victor
BoyLatin· “conqueror”
- Meaning
- conqueror
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- VIHK-tur
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #211
- US babies 2025
- 1,664
- Best rank
- #63 (1918)
- Peak year
- 1990
Meaning and origin of Victor
Victor is a Latin name that means “conqueror”.
Victor is a Latin name meaning "conqueror" or "victor", from vincere, "to conquer". It was popular among early Christians, who associated it with Christ's victory over death, and several early saints and popes bore it. Victor Emmanuel II became the first king of a united Italy, and the French novelist Victor Hugo, author of Les Misérables, is a famous bearer. Readers of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein also know Victor Frankenstein, the scientist who creates the creature. Victor sounds strong and classic, and it is used in many languages with little change. Vic is a brisk short form.
Other spellings with the same sound: Viktor.
Popularity over time
Victor has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #63 in 1918, and the most babies received it in 1990, when 4,445 were named Victor. In 2025, 1,664 babies were named Victor, and it ranked #211 nationally. That is 35% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #81 in 1920, #106 in 1950, #107 in 1980, #97 in 2000, #128 in 2010, and #211 in 2025. Of the 330,413 US boys named Victor since records began, 12% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 40,686 babies. Since 2010, 36,686 more have been named Victor.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Johnathan, Jonathon, Cory, Mathew, and Roberto.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Victor ranked highest in Texas, Arizona, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #129 | 304 |
| Arizona | #131 | 68 |
| California | #146 | 263 |
| North Dakota | #151 | 9 |
| Nevada | #159 | 20 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Victor is usually pronounced VIHK-tur, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with V and ends in “-or”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Viktor.
Middle names for Victor
A few middle names that flow with Victor: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Victor
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Victor mean?
Victor is a Latin name that means “conqueror”.
What is the origin of the name Victor?
Victor has Latin roots. Victor is a Latin name meaning "conqueror" or "victor", from vincere, "to conquer".
Is Victor a popular name?
Yes. Victor ranked #211 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Victor a boy or girl name?
Victor is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Victor?
Victor is usually pronounced VIHK-tur. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings